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Grammy-Nominated Hip Hop Duo Luniz to Join Warren G in Pre-Game Studio Session and Perform at Halftime

Kings Game, Presented by Dialpad, will Feature the Team in their 2022-23 NBA City Edition Uniform 

Today, the Sacramento Kings announced that Grammy-award winning rapper and producer Warren G will perform a post-game concert following West Coast Hip Hop Night on November 13 as the team takes on the Golden State Warriors. Before the game, Warren G and Grammy-nominated hip hop duo Luniz will participate in a Studio Session with local youth and mentors and the Rod Stinson Band will perform covers of West Coast hip hop hits in the DOCO Plaza. In addition, Luniz will perform their hit song “I Got 5 on It” during halftime.&nbsp;

“We are thrilled to have Warren G perform for the best fans in the NBA right outside Golden 1 Center’s iconic grand entrance,” said Sacramento Kings President of Business Operations John Rinehart. “Combined with Luniz during halftime, West Coast Hip Hop Night will bring two dynamic musical acts together as the team shines a light on a genre that has entertained for generations.”

Prior to tip-off, Warren G and Luniz will sit down with community members in Golden 1 Center’s Music Recording Studio to discuss their journey and what inspires them. Participating youth and mentors are associated with Interns to Pros Inc., Greater Sacramento Urban League, St. Hope Academy and Florin Square Community Development Corporation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

After the game, fans are invited to stay in the DOCO Plaza to watch Warren G perform some of his greatest hits, including “Regulate” and “This DJ.” The outdoor party will feature beverages and beer available for purchase in the plaza.

During the game, fans will receive LED bracelets to light up the stands and be part of the in-arena show, Kings DJs will participate in a DJ battle and face painting will be available on the concourse. The game will also feature the debut of the team’s City Edition uniform.

To learn more or purchase tickets, visit Kings.com.

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Grammy-Award Winning Rapper and Producer Warren G to Perform Post-Game Concert on Kings West Coast Hip Hop Night 

Launches Sweepstakes for Autographed Jerseys and Premium Tickets to Kings Opening NightCollaboration to Empower 200 Young People Through Digital Literacy and Entrepreneur LeadershipConnects Local and Global Fans with the Team Via Conferencing Technology

Today, the Sacramento Kings announced a multi-year jersey patch partnership with Dialpad, the world’s most advanced business communications company. Beginning today, Dialpad’s logo will appear on the left front strap of player jerseys. Dialpad and the Kings are focused on bridging the digital divide and will co-develop meaningful community impact programming that empowers the next generation with technology, learning and innovation. As the Official Communications Provider of the Sacramento Kings, Dialpad offers a suite of products that includes voice, video meetings, messaging, and contact center technology, enabling organizations to stay connected – from anywhere in the world.

“Sports has the power to bring people together, to connect on shared goals and to work together to make the world a better place. Dialpad shares these ideals and we’re excited to partner with them to connect fans and improve our community,” said Sacramento Kings Owner and Chairman Vivek Ranadivé. “Using their transformational technology, we’ll address digital barriers and expand our shared commitment to educate and empower young leaders. We understand that digital transformation in the nonprofit sector is critical, and the right technology will unlock new opportunities and create greater impact.”

“This partnership embodies Dialpad’s mission and vision to Do the Right Thing. Together, we'll connect people through technology, community and the love of the game,” said Dialpad Co-Founder and CEO Craig Walker. “As a native to Northern California, I am incredibly pleased and humbled that this partnership will bring the Sacramento community closer together, both on and off the court. Dialpad has a growing employee base in the region and we are thrilled our work with the Kings will make a lasting, positive impact throughout the Sacramento community in addition to helping local entrepreneurs and minority-owned businesses grow and succeed.”

Today, during the Kings Media Day, lucky fans will have an opportunity to talk with current players via Dialpad Meetings, the company’s conferencing platform. Also launching today, fans can enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win custom jerseys and courtside seats at the Kings opening night game when the team takes on Utah Jazz on October 22. To enter the sweepstakes, fans can visit Kings.com/OpeningNight. And throughout the season, the team will utilize Dialpad technology in-game to unite the Kings global fanbase.

Through this partnership, Dialpad and the Kings will also deeply invest in the Sacramento community and support groups that are committed to closing the digital divide and removing barriers. As part of Team Up for Change, a Kings-led social justice initiative with the goal of uniting, inspiring and activating NBA and WNBA teams and communities in the pursuit of equity, Dialpad and the team will launch “The Huddle Lab,” with one community partner over the next three years, for a total of three labs. The Huddle Lab will be a technology room for afterschool programs and will include computers, software, and TVs with the goal of encouraging and empowering the next generation of young entrepreneurs. In line with the Sacramento Kings Capitalize program, an annual crowdsourced startup competition for local entrepreneurs, Dialpad and the team will empower 200 young people, between the ages of 14-22, through digital literacy and entrepreneur leadership programs. Select youth will have the opportunity to engage with Dialpad, Sacramento Kings and NBA executives while learning about careers in technology, sports and entertainment in hopes of inspiring the next generation of content creators, technology mavens and community leaders. These efforts include mentoring and digital literacy development for both youth and their parents/ guardians. And aligning with the Kings Season of Doing Good, the collaboration will donate over $1 million of business communications services to local nonprofits in the Sacramento area to ensure the organizations have the tools they need for success.

About Dialpad
Dialpad is the global leader in AI communications for business, transforming how the world works together. Dialpad customers benefit from truly unified business and customer communications, including a cloud business phone system, text and team messaging, video meetings, and the world’s most advanced AI-powered contact center — all in one beautiful app. More than 7,000 innovative brands and millions of people use Dialpad to connect their teams from anywhere including Motorola Solutions, Netflix, T-Mobile, Twitter, Uber and WeWork.

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Grammy-Award Winning Rapper and Producer Warren G to Perform Post-Game Concert on Kings West Coast Hip Hop Night

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